[New test photos released] Leica Summicron 35/2 Eight Element copy made in China

[Deleted member 65559]

Emile, With a quick scan on a 13" screen and without blowing up the images, I'm impressed. IMO the LLL acquits itself pretty well in the company of the Leica-made lenses. The pre-Asph Summilux looks to be the weakest of the lot as far as centre sharpness at f2 & f4.

 

[Emile de Leon]

Truthfully..
I dont think this makes much of a difference..all lenses are fine performers.

 

[Larry H-L]

I want to see the shot taken with that P&S Visual Quality #4!

 

[DoK]

On Sigma FP

Emile de Leon, very interesting combo! I look forward to seeing photos from this combination, and your personal feelings, Is it comfortable to work with the manual lenses on the Sigma fp?

 

[D&A]

Emile...a very well performed informative test with these four lenses. I too would like to see the same test but outdoors under natural light at either mid-distance or infinity. I suspect we'll see a little more separation between the lenses including color temp and possibly shadow detail. Thanks very much for posting these initial comparisons.

Dave (D&A)

 

[Emile de Leon]

I want to see the shot taken with that P&S Visual Quality #4!

Same here..I just bought this P & S from a friend a few days ago..but it wont fit easily on my LF/ULF cameras..

 

[f.hayek]

Just wondering, has everyone who's paid up received their lens?

 

[Leica0Series]

I haven't yet, but Kevin sent me a photo of it and said it will ship out soon, so I "should" have it within a month.

Just wondering, has everyone who's paid up received their lens?

 

[f.hayek]

I haven't yet, but Kevin sent me a photo of it and said it will ship out soon, so I "should" have it within a month.

Guess that's better than crickets.

 

[maartenmoerman]

I haven't yet, but Kevin sent me a photo of it and said it will ship out soon, so I "should" have it within a month.

same here...

 

[sweat100]

Just wondering, has everyone who's paid up received their lens?

I have received mine. After Kevin sent me a photo of my lens, I received it in about a week’s time (from China to Singapore).

 

[teddy]

They are all excellent. The coolest in colour temperature is the Summaron on the corners (fall off). The Summicron Replica is very even for colour and will be good for black and white. The Replica is the second coolest on colour.

 

[Emile de Leon]

Here are some more tests..

 

[DoK]

LLL35/2 is the coldest and sharpest lens of them all?

 

[Freakscene]

LLL35/2 is the coldest and sharpest lens of them all?

Cleanest, probably. It makes a big difference.

Marty

 

[Emile de Leon]

More 4 lens tests..

 

[DoK]

What conclusion do you make from this test?

 

[Emile de Leon]

What conclusion do you make from this test?

It doesnt matter what lens you use..

 

[Deleted member 65559]

It doesnt matter what lens you use..why?...its too close to get up in arms about..
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But for $600-..the LLL might be the last 35mm you will ever need..its a real cracker of a lens! Small sharp..well built..what more could you ask for.

I agree. My first negatives look really good & i look forward to printing in the next day or two. I am particularly impressed with the build quality.

 

[johannielscom]

Seems the LTM version has materialized but if I want to buy it I will have to let go of my Schneider Kreuznach Xenotar MF for Exakta 66 and Pentacon Six it seems, or I will not be able to afford it.

This has kept me occupied for weeks now... ouch.